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Everything you need to know about short-term rentals in Marseille and Aix-en-Provence — and how to maximise your Airbnb revenue.
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Renting Your Apartment on Airbnb in Marseille: The Complete Guide
Marseille is one of the most profitable Airbnb markets in France. Market overview, regulations, revenue potential: everything you need to know before getting started.
The Best Restaurants in Marseille in 2026
From traditional bouillabaisse to the trendy spots of Cours Julien, a curated selection of Marseille's best tables to share with your Airbnb guests.
Things to Do in Aix-en-Provence: The Complete Visitor's Guide
Fountains, Provençal markets, museums and hiking trails. Aix-en-Provence is a beautiful art city just 30 minutes from Marseille. Our guide to making the most of it.
How to Maximise Your Airbnb Revenue in Marseille and Aix
Dynamic pricing, professional photography, the right amenities: practical strategies to take your occupancy rate from 60% to 85% and significantly boost your net income.
The Best Neighbourhoods to Stay in Marseille
Vieux-Port, Le Panier, Cours Julien, 7th arrondissement... each neighbourhood has its own personality. A guide to help your guests choose, and to understand the value of your property.
How to Prepare Your Apartment for Airbnb Guests
Whether you're just starting out or relaunching: the complete checklist to make your guests feel like they're in a hotel, and to keep those 5-star reviews coming.
Marseille's 90-Night Airbnb Limit: The 2025 Rules and Legal Workarounds
Since April 2025, Marseille has capped short-term rentals of primary residences at 90 nights per year. Here's what changed, the penalties involved, and the legal strategies to keep renting year-round.
Airbnb in Aix-en-Provence: The 90-Night Limit and Legal Alternatives
Aix-en-Provence has activated the 90-night cap for primary residences and stepped up enforcement since 2024. Registration requirements, penalties, and the mobility lease strategy, the complete guide for Aix property owners.
Cassis, Bandol, Sanary: the coastal villages to discover from Marseille
Less than 40 minutes from Marseille, three gems of the Provençal coast offer your guests unforgettable landscapes, exceptional wines and a singular way of life.
Provence markets: the complete guide for your guests
From Aix's flower stalls to Toulon's marinated olives, Provençal markets are a unique sensory experience. Dates, opening times and practical advice.
Provençal gastronomy: the essential flavours to share with your guests
Bouillabaisse, aïoli, tapenade, calissons, Provence rosé: the cuisine of the South has its own codes. This guide helps you pass on the essentials to your guests.
Festivals and events in Provence in 2026: the essential calendar
Festival d'Aix, Chorégies d'Orange, lavender bloom, truffle markets: the key cultural and natural highlights of the region in 2026 to optimise your rental calendar.
Investing in short-term rental in Provence: figures and strategy for 2026
Gross yields between 4% and 8%, strong potential in Marseille and Aix: a clear-eyed look at the market, the best locations and the pitfalls to avoid.
Short-term or long-term rental: which strategy to choose in 2026?
Both models have their advantages. Revenue, legal constraints, taxation, flexibility: an honest comparison to help you decide.
How much does an Airbnb rental earn in Aix-en-Provence?
Studios, two-beds, three-beds, period townhouses: the real revenue ranges by property type, neighbourhood and season in Aix-en-Provence.
How to improve your Airbnb rating in Provence: techniques that work
A high rating generates more bookings at better rates. Here are the concrete actions to move from 4.6 to 4.9 stars on Airbnb.
Short-term rental regulation in 2026: all the rules you need to know
Loi Le Meur, mandatory EPC, night caps, online registration: the legal framework for short-term rental has changed profoundly. This guide covers everything.
LMNP taxation in 2026: micro-BIC, real-costs regime and depreciation
The Loi Le Meur has reshuffled furnished tourist accommodation taxation. Thresholds, allowances, depreciation: everything you need to know to optimise your rental income.
How to choose a concierge service in Provence: the 7 essential criteria
Not all concierge services are equal. Fee transparency, local presence, multi-platform management: here is how to select the right partner for your property.
Tourism in Provence in 2026: the trends reshaping the market
Rising airfares, shorter stays, booming domestic tourism: how these trends are impacting rental demand across Marseille, Aix and Toulon.
Securing your second home in Provence: a practical guide for 2026
Alarm systems, cameras, smart locks, PNO insurance: the solutions to protect your property between rentals, even from a distance.
Pool maintenance for short-term rental: legal obligations and protocols
A well-maintained pool is a major asset for a rental property. Safety standards, pH, chlorine, between-stay protocols: everything you need to know.
Professional photography for Airbnb: why it changes everything
Professional photos generate 40% more clicks and justify higher rates. ROI, techniques and how to find the right photographer: the complete guide.
Guest checklist: everything to know before booking a stay in Provence
Essential amenities, reservations to make in advance, useful apps and local customs: the practical guide for planning a stay in Provence without surprises.
Lavender in Provence: when and where to see it, how to make the most of it
The lavender bloom is one of Provence's most iconic natural spectacles. Calendar, unmissable sites, circuits: the complete guide for your guests.
Optimising your Airbnb listing in 2026: title, description, pricing and visibility
A well-built listing makes the difference between average visibility and a full calendar. Here are the concrete techniques for every element of your listing.
Self-manage or use a concierge: the complete 2026 comparison
Time invested, service quality, net income: self-management and delegation to a concierge both have their advantages. A complete analysis of both options.
Concierge fees in Provence: what is included, what is not
20% commission on average, but practices vary widely. Hidden fees, included services, pricing models: how to read and compare concierge offers.
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